VP Vance Criticizes Democrats Over Sydney Sweeney Jeans Ad Backlash

Vice President J.D. Vance has publicly mocked the Democratic backlash against Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle jeans campaign, which critics have controversially labeled as promoting eugenics and white supremacy due to its wordplay on "genes" and jeans. Vance sarcastically advised Democrats to continue calling anyone who finds Sweeney attractive a Nazi, framing this reaction as emblematic of the party's failure to learn from their 2024 election loss and questioning if they intend to win young American men with such tactics. The campaign has drawn sharp criticism from media and social commentators who view it as a dog whistle for racist ideologies, while supporters and Sweeney herself defend it as light-hearted and typical brand promotion. Vance and others argue that the outrage reveals the left's disdain for traditional American culture and is an overreaction to what they see as a normal commercial featuring an all-American actress. The controversy has sparked broader cultural debates about race, politics, and media narratives, with figures like Piers Morgan also joining the defense of Sweeney and the ad. Despite the criticism, American Eagle's stock rose following the campaign's launch, indicating commercial success amid the polarized responses.